Gas Station Shooting + Extended Mask Ordinance

Hey, Columbia! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Columbia.

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First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in Columbia today:

1. A shooting at a gas station on Broad River Road in Columbia left one injured early Wednesday morning. Deputies found a man lying on the ground outside the business. The victim, who had been shot in the upper body, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing. (WLTX.com)
2. The City of Columbia voted to extend its mask ordinance during a Tuesday afternoon meeting. The ordinance requires face masks to be worn in all public places in Columbia, including outdoors when physical distancing is not possible. All restaurants, bars, retail stores, etc. must require workers to wear masks as well. (WIS10)
3. Office spaces in Columbia are poised to increase in the near future. (columbiabusinessreport.com)
4. A PlantHouse opening in Columbia will offer terrarium-building workshops. (ColaDaily.com)
5. The City of Columbia is moving its Payment Center to Harden Street, from the heart of downtown. (WLTX.com)

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Today in Columbia:

• Wacoal Fit for the Cure - Columbiana Center (9:00 AM)
• NAMI Parent Refresh / Resources 101 - Family Connection of South Carolina (6:00 PM)
• Wateree District Committee/Roundtable (6:30 PM)
• Capital Rivers District Committee/Roundtable (6:30 PM)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.